'The Scouts is for anyone, regardless of their age, gender or background and gives young people the opportunity to do things that they wouldn't normally experience in places like school.'
History will be made next week with the launch of Northern Ireland’s first ever Muslim Scout group for girls and boys.
The 117th Belfast Islamic Centre Scout Group has been set up with the help of Scouts NI.. There are currently around 12,000 Scout members and leaders in Northern Ireland and more than 70 Muslim Scout groups in the UK, who are part of the wider-UK Scout organisation. Mr Ibrahim said the new group will not be religious but will still participate in some Islamic traditions, including female members wearing hijabs and prayer sessions afterwards, but otherwise, the Muslim Scouts will do the same activities and take the same badges as any other Scout group.
Stephen Mallett, County Commissioner for Belfast, added: "The Scouts is for anyone, regardless of their age, gender or background and gives young people the opportunity to do things that they wouldn't normally experience in places like school.
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